Obama: Religious freedom being tested

Obama: Religious freedom being tested - United Press International

CAIRO, June 4 (UPI) -- U.S. President Barack Obama said Thursday in Cairo the spirit of tolerance, so necessary for religions to thrive, is being tested today in many ways. "Islam has a proud tradition of tolerance. ... People in every country should be free to choose and live their faith based upon the persuasion of the mind, heart, and soul," Obama said in his major speech to the Muslim world at Cairo University.

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